NFLX · News · 20260817N
Stock Repurchase Program
NETFLIX INC · 2026-08-17 · Importance 58 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Netflix repurchased a record $4.7 billion of its shares in the second quarter of 2026. The buyback supported significant per-share earnings growth despite moderating revenue growth. The repurchases were described as a key factor compounding earnings while the stock traded near the lower end of its historical price-to-earnings range.
Key facts
- Netflix executed a record $4.7 billion share buyback in Q2 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -8.0% | Netflix executed a record $4.7 billion share buyback in Q2 2026. |